Porn Plague

The Internet is infamous for providing quick and easy access to
pornography. Looking back, other developments in technology and
communications over the last 25 years began providing mediums of
convenience for similar purposes. VCR's and 900 numbers come to mind.
Clearly, technological advances make pornography more easily available to
greater numbers of people--and people are gobbling it up, creating a
multi-billion dollar industry. This is particularly
problematic when children are involved.

Although most believe that children should not have access to sexually explicit
images, this genuine concern should not distract us from the larger issue, namely,
the inherent dangers of pornography for everyone. And yet many people reject
the notion that pornographic material is really harmful. They believe that those
who argue against its use merely seek to impose their outdated sexual attitudes
and norms on others. The implication is that the enlightened among us should
realize that lust--the search for unbounded sexual gratification that fuels
the pornographer's profit margin--is not a vice after all. Rather, they maintain,
it is a natural and healthy part of the human sexual instinct. Christianity
has always taught otherwise. We highlight those teachings here. But is there
any proof that the Biblical message on this topic contains any validity or relevance
for our sexually saturated culture? Is there also a case to be made from sources
outside the faith to back that up? Find out through our special focus.

—Leadership University Editor/Webmaster, Byron Barlowe

Feature Articles:

The Pornography PlagueKerby Anderson
This article defines pornography and describes its different types.
It also details the many psychological and social effects of
pornography.

PornographyThe Center for Reclaiming America
This is a chapter from a larger work entitled
"Issues Tearing Our Nation's Fabric." It gives
a broad overview of the problems associated with
pornography.

CyberpornKerby Anderson
Here is general information about Internet pornography and what
can be done about it.

Forbidden Knowledge: From Prometheus to PornographyReviewed by Matthew ScullyForbidden Knowledge: From Prometheus to Pornography was authored by
Roger Shattuck. It is reviewed here by Matthew Scully. It might be said that
there are some forms of knowledge that are best left unexplored.

Featured Site:

Pure IntimacyA resource for those struggling with online pornography and affairs
Focus on the Family has created this Web site as
a practical resource for individuals who want to
overcome the grip of online pornography and
affairs.

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